India, Oct. 20 -- Mysuru, Oct. 20 (BCT)- Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation (CESC) Limited has urged the public to follow electrical safety precautions during Deepavali.

In a statement here, CESC pointed out that many people decorate their homes and shops with electric lights during Deepavali, which is known as the festival of lights.

In this context, CESC has advised the public to keep serial lights and electrical wires away from water sources, avoid overloading plug points to prevent short circuits and ensure that oil lamps and diyas are placed safely away from cables, wires and plug sockets.

Special caution is advised while bursting firecrackers near electric poles or transformers - such locations should be strictly avoid...